WANDERLIST: Virgin Islands in books and on film
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) – While not exclusively set in the Virgin Islands, parts of…
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) – While not exclusively set in the Virgin Islands, parts of…
Wake Island, located in the Pacific Ocean, is a remote and lesser-known destination that promises…
How Green Was My Valley” (1941): This classic film is set in a mining community…
“How Green Was My Valley” by Richard Llewellyn: Set in a mining community in the…
Tucked away in the South Pacific, Wallis and Futuna is a French territory known for…
“Provinces of Night” (2010): Although not entirely set in Wallis and Futuna, this drama film…
Western Sahara is a region known for its vast desert landscapes, ancient history, and cultural…
“Sand and Sorrow” (2007): While not strictly set in Western Sahara, this documentary sheds light…
This country, known as “Arabia Felix,” offers a journey back in time, where ancient ruins,…
“Salma’s Paradise” (2017): This critically acclaimed film follows the story of Salma, a courageous woman…
Zambia is a country brimming with natural beauty, cultural treasures, and adventures. From its iconic…
“Welcome to Nollywood” (2007): While not set in Zambia, this documentary explores the rise of…
Zimbabwe is a country of majestic landscapes, culture, and adventures. From soaring peaks to sprawling…
“Flame” (1996), showcases the life and struggles of an albino boy growing up in Zimbabwe.…
“Afghanistan is a country forged in pain. It is a country that has endured centuries…
“Albania emerged from the double yoke of the Orient and the Occident bruised and changed,…
“Angola, a crucible of cultures, where diversity weaves the fabric of its identity.” – Pepetela,…
“Argentina is a marvelous place for missing things: we want to find them forever.” -…
“Every time I visit Australia, the inhabitants proudly tell me how every living thing on…
Christmas Market, Salzburg “Austria is an earthly paradise of woods and lakes.” – Franz Grillparzer…
“In those parts of Asia which have been under British rule for one or two…
“The lovely Barbados! Land of the coconut tree. I love my island home, it holds…
“Belarus, the cherished land of my ancestors, where our history was written in blood and…
“Belgium, a tapestry of cultures intertwined, brimming with flavours of love and longing.” – Maurice…
“Bolivia, the land of vibrant cultures and towering Andean peaks, where the soul can soar…
“Brazil, my country, my homeland, My homeland Brasil!” – Olavo Bilac (1881). “The only place…
“Bulgaria, the golden, the free, / Greatly shall thy name endure!” – Samuel Taylor Coleridge…
“Cambodia is a country for all seasons of the heart.” – Colin Cotterill, (2004) “The…
“Canada has too much geography and not enough history.” John Boyle O’Reilly, (1881) “Canada, it…
“Chile, a spirited land of poets and dreamers, dances to the rhythm of passionate souls.”…
“The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word ‘crisis.’ One brush stroke stands…
“Colombia! The very name strikes fear and awe into the hearts of men!” – Gabriel…
“Costa Rica is a small country, and yet it contains a variety of geographical features…
“Cyprus is the keenest sword in England’s hand.” – William Shakespeare, 1606 (Play: Othello) “Cyprus,…
“Prague never lets you go… this dear little mother has sharp claws.” – Franz Kafka,…
“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” – William Shakespeare, Hamlet (c. 1600-1601) “Denmark,…
In Dominican Republic/I knew a woman with blue/ink tattoos on her thighs/of ancient Chinese proverbs.”…
“In Ecuador, the accents twist tongues and blur lines. A symphony of Spanish, Quechua, and…
“Egypt is the most important place in the world to the architect; it is the…
“El Salvador, land of volcanoes, is a country that never ceases to amaze with its…